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Class B CDL Trainee

Safety-Kleen

Dolton, ILFull-time$22–24/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$22–24/hr
Location
Dolton, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CDL B Within 180 DaysHazmat And Tanker Endorsements

Job overview

Safety-Kleen is hiring a Sales and Service Route Driver Trainee in Dolton, Illinois. The role trains the employee to drive a Class B box truck, service parts washer machines, collect containerized hazardous waste, and sell products and services along a defined route. The company pays for CDL training and related expenses. New hires must attend out-of-state Academy training, which may require time away from home.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Independent WorkTime ManagementProductivity ManagementBasic Computer SkillsBasic MathWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationProblem SolvingPhysical FunctionsCustomer ServiceCommercial Route Driving

Qualifications

CDL B Within 180 DaysHazmat and Tanker EndorsementsBackground CheckDrug TestPhysical Examination

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Safety-Kleen in Dolton, IL is seeking a Sales and Service Route Driver Trainee (Driver Class B Trainee) . This role will train to drive a Class B box truck to provide onsite service for parts washer machines, pick up containerized hazardous waste, and sell products/services in a defined route. Safety-Kleen will pay for you to obtain your CDL.

  • Home Daily

  • Monday through Friday schedule

  • Average start time between 6-7 am, overtime after 40 hrs.

Note: This position requires new hires to attend our out-of-state Academy training, which may require being away from home for a period of time. Training duration may vary based on scheduling and program requirements. Training is paid, and related expenses are covered by the company.

Safety-Kleen, a subsidiary of Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

  • Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!

  • Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth

  • Pay range $22-24 per hour

  • Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match

  • Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career

  • Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

  • Ensure Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner

  • Complete daily scheduled services, deliveries, and pickups in a timely manner

  • Switch out 15- & 30-gallon drums of solutions at customer locations

  • Completes all required documentation and labeling

  • Generates / collects leads from customers for new products and services

  • Sells additional products and services into existing accounts

  • Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules

  • Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements

  • Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures

  • Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines

  • Perform other duties as assigned

  • Obtain a CDL B within 180 days of employment (company paid)

  • Obtain Hazmat and Tanker endorsement within 30 days of CDL B

  • Ability to work independently while managing time and productivity

  • Basic computer and math skills

  • Good written and verbal communication skills

  • Problem solving skills

  • Perform physical functions per job requirements

  • Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong customer service skills

  • Commercial route driving experience (Class C or non-CDL)

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected] or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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How this job compares

Set against the 52,830 open Sales jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$22–24/hr
  • Illinois median$17–20/hr422 hourly ranges
  • US median$18–21/hr8,867 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $23/hr, is 28% above the Illinois median midpoint ($18/hr) — in the top quarter of Sales hourly ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,892 open Sales jobs in Illinois and 52,830 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
Sales postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (29,238 postings).
Education
10,283 of the 52,830 open Sales jobs (19%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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